For those of you planning or thinking about attending Ferretstock : The event plans are coming together- for a fantastic out of doors event-- RAIN or SHINE on September 9th in Marlborough, NH. We will be handing out survey for each person to fill out-- to get an idea of where to go from here for next years event! They get bigger & bigger every year! Make sure your ferrets are healthy- or you may want to opt to leave them at home! More than 60 items are in for the auction/ raffle / silent auction tables. A hug celebration cake is being created by Brodie's hospice Mom Judy-- she does wonderful cakes- you are sure to delight in this year's natural lemon cake - we cut this at 3 PM! Special raffle items will be featured for that day raffles by Ferret Wise ( a queen size hand quilted bed quilt) Ferret Services of Freedom ( a hand quilted wall quilt) Gimmee Shelter ( a completely outfitted cage) and there are lots more!!! Ferret Reiki demonstration by Freedom Reins Reiki is at 11:30 - you won't want to be late! Games & contests start at 12:30. Who will have the best ferret tattoo? ( modeled by a human? Will our 3 year running champion be defeated? You will only find out IF you attend "Ferretstock"- a celebration of and with Ferrets! Pre registered events: CUTEST FERRET Photo Contest-- entries CAN be mailed in- you do not have to attend. DEADLINE Sept 1 st-- so HURRY get them in the mail! Your ferret may win a BOUNTY of fun items for the cutest picture. To enter mail photo up to size 5x7 and $3 entry fee ( for each) to: Ferret Wise / Ferretstock Cutest Photos, PO BOx 561 , Marlborough, NH 03455-0561. Provide a self addressed & stamped envelope for the return of your photos! Rabies Vaccination Clinic-- YES -- WE WILL HAVE ONE- at Ferretstock - Dr Winifred Morenz or Park Place Veterinary Hospital, Sterling's vet, will be there from 1-2 PM for rabies vaccinations. Those with groups needing vaccinations are asked to please inform the shelter prior via email ([log in to unmask]) so that we may make sure enough vaccine is brought! Certificates & tags will be issued, cost $8 per ferret. Lots of calls are coming in-- I think this is one event you won't want to miss! Oh yes, Jerimiah is writing his story of the great Cheerio caper -- then you will understand why treats were rationed in the shelter!!!!! Adoptable ferrets- we have jpeg files for the ferrets waiting for adoption --- for those of you considering adopting please email a separate request to view these. Pre screening appts are required prior to adoption. Beau & Sierra a bonded male / female pair 1 1/2 yrs old ( late alter), Zippity- a 6 month old early alter kid ( chocolate), Angel a light silver 6 month old early alter. [Posted in FML issue 3159]